MA Secondary Education (Honours) with Biology in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen

Ignite enthusiasm for STEM in young learners, helping them explore endless opportunities while building crucial skills for future careers. Our program provides a adaptable route from college to university, establishing a strong foundation in your chosen field to prepare you as a secondary biology teacher. We strive to deepen your expertise and teaching abilities to meet modern educational demands, motivating students through diverse instructional methods and hands-on learning. This degree offers HND biology graduates a seamless transition to our MA (Hons) in Secondary Education, qualifying you to teach STEM subjects in secondary schools. During your initial university year (Year 3), you'll complete 60 education credits alongside 60 biology credits, reinforcing previous knowledge and preparing for classroom application. The Year 3 education curriculum covers essential policy and STEM education principles, which expand in Year 4. You can customize your studies and opt to conclude after Year 3 if preferred. Advancement to Year 4 requires meeting specified entry standards (credits, language, and math proficiency) through interview assessments. Year 4 mirrors the accredited PGDE Secondary program, combining one 60-credit education course with an 18-week school placement (split between two institutions) teaching biology. Upon graduating with your MA (Honours) in Secondary Education with Biology, you'll gain provisional registration with Scotland's General Teaching Council (GTCS), enabling you to begin your probationary year teaching your specialization in Scottish secondary schools.